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- Alimony and Social Security
In a divorce case where spousal support is ordered, how are Social Security benefits addressed? The Arizona Court of Appeals addressed this issue in Leathers v. Leathers , a 2007 case. A federal ... - Alimony: "Romantic Cohabitation"
Unless otherwise specified, spousal maintenance lasts until one party dies or the dependent spouse remarries. Sometimes, the dependent spouse--typically the wife--will cohabitate with someone rather ... - Alimony: Termination of the Award
How long must you pay alimony/ spousal support ? Forever, if you are not careful. Much less, if you have a good lawyer. Under proper circumstances, future maintenance payments may be terminated by ...
- Separation Agreements--Merger and Enforcement
property division In a divorce action, the separation agreement is usually merged into the Court's dissolution decree. That means the terms of the agreement are set forth in the decree, and become ... - Separation Agreements
Arizona encourages amicable settlement of marital disputes. A.R.S. 25-317A authorizes separation agreements by spouses anticipating separation or divorce (which in Arizona is called dissolution of ... - The Long Arm (Jurisdiction) Of The Law
Recently I posted about what happens when one parent takes the kids and moves to another state. This time I want to talk about the mirror image. Once again, it demonstrates why you need to retain a ...
- Separation Agreements--Merger and Enforcement
property division In a divorce action, the separation agreement is usually merged into the Court's dissolution decree. That means the terms of the agreement are set forth in the decree, and become ... - Separation Agreements
Arizona encourages amicable settlement of marital disputes. A.R.S. 25-317A authorizes separation agreements by spouses anticipating separation or divorce (which in Arizona is called dissolution of ... - The Arizona Child Support Guidelines
In a divorce case, child support is often an issue. Each state has adopted guidelines setting automatic rates of child support. The support is based on specific criteria relating to income and the ...
- The Arizona Child Support Guidelines
In a divorce case, child support is often an issue. Each state has adopted guidelines setting automatic rates of child support. The support is based on specific criteria relating to income and the ... - Child Support and SSDI Payments
What counts as payment of child support ? In the recent case of Keefer v. Keefer , the Arizona Court of Appeals addressed that question in the context of SSDI payments. This case shows why you need a ...
- Commingled Accounts
Commingling, in the context of property division , means that community property and separate property are combined in some way. In this common situation, it is important to have a Phoenix Divorce ...
- The Temporary Injunction
OK, so you've filed for divorce , or as we say in Arizona, you've filed a petition for dissolution of marriage. What happens next? Pending hearing on the petition, several matters are handled ... - Community Property vs. Joint Tenancy
A.R.S. § 25-318(A) mandates equitable distribution of joint tenancy assets as well as community property upon dissolution of marriage, absent fraud, excessive or abnormal expenditures, destruction, or ... - Commingled Accounts
Commingling, in the context of property division , means that community property and separate property are combined in some way. In this common situation, it is important to have a Phoenix Divorce ...
- Separation Agreements--Merger and Enforcement
property division In a divorce action, the separation agreement is usually merged into the Court's dissolution decree. That means the terms of the agreement are set forth in the decree, and become ... - Separation Agreements
Arizona encourages amicable settlement of marital disputes. A.R.S. 25-317A authorizes separation agreements by spouses anticipating separation or divorce (which in Arizona is called dissolution of ... - Military Divorce and the Survivor Benefit Plan: Election Options
In a military divorce , the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) can play a major role. To protect a surviving former spouse's share of military retirement, divorce courts can require a servicemember to ...
- Military Divorce and Jurisdiction
In a military divorce , there may be up to three separate jurisdictions where one can file for divorce: the legal residence of the military member; the legal residence of the spouse; and the state ... - The Long Arm (Jurisdiction) Of The Law
Recently I posted about what happens when one parent takes the kids and moves to another state. This time I want to talk about the mirror image. Once again, it demonstrates why you need to retain a ... - Mama (or Daddy) Took The Kids!
Here's a fairly common fact pattern: one parent (usually the mother) leaves, and takes some or all of the kids with her. What can you do? First, of course, it is critical to get a Phoenix Divorce ...
- Military Divorce and the Survivor Benefit Plan: Election Options
In a military divorce , the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) can play a major role. To protect a surviving former spouse's share of military retirement, divorce courts can require a servicemember to ... - Military Divorce and Jursidiction Over Retired Pay
In a military divorce , one very important provision of the USFSPA is often overlooked, even by experienced attornies: In order for a state court to have jurisdiction over a member's retired pay, ... - Military Divorce and Retired Pay
In a military divorce , retired pay is often the major property division issue. It is a pretty complicated subject. So you need an experienced Phoenix divorce lawyer on your side. Let's take a ...
- Debts and Creditors: Prenups vs. Divorce Decrees
When the two of you get divorced , what happens to the debts that have been racked up? As is so often the case in the law, the answer is: it depends. So let this Phoenix Divorce Lawyer help explain ... - Pizza and Prenups
Arizona recognizes prenuptial ("premarital") agreements. But in most divorce cases, one spouse will seek to get out of it. The 2000 case of In Re Marriage of Pownall discusses the circumstances under ... - Only Love Is On The Line When A Prenup Has Been Signed
"Only love is on the line when a Massey prenup has been signed." So says George Clooney, playing Beverly Hills divorce lawyer Miles Massey, in the comedy "Intolerable Cruelty." Clooney's prenuptial ...
- Alimony and Social Security
In a divorce case where spousal support is ordered, how are Social Security benefits addressed? The Arizona Court of Appeals addressed this issue in Leathers v. Leathers , a 2007 case. A federal ... - Separation Agreements--Merger and Enforcement
property division In a divorce action, the separation agreement is usually merged into the Court's dissolution decree. That means the terms of the agreement are set forth in the decree, and become ... - Separation Agreements
Arizona encourages amicable settlement of marital disputes. A.R.S. 25-317A authorizes separation agreements by spouses anticipating separation or divorce (which in Arizona is called dissolution of ...
- The Long Arm (Jurisdiction) Of The Law
Recently I posted about what happens when one parent takes the kids and moves to another state. This time I want to talk about the mirror image. Once again, it demonstrates why you need to retain a ... - Community Property vs. Joint Tenancy
A.R.S. § 25-318(A) mandates equitable distribution of joint tenancy assets as well as community property upon dissolution of marriage, absent fraud, excessive or abnormal expenditures, destruction, or ... - Pizza and Prenups
Arizona recognizes prenuptial ("premarital") agreements. But in most divorce cases, one spouse will seek to get out of it. The 2000 case of In Re Marriage of Pownall discusses the circumstances under ...
- Community Property vs. Joint Tenancy
A.R.S. § 25-318(A) mandates equitable distribution of joint tenancy assets as well as community property upon dissolution of marriage, absent fraud, excessive or abnormal expenditures, destruction, or ... - Commingled Accounts
Commingling, in the context of property division , means that community property and separate property are combined in some way. In this common situation, it is important to have a Phoenix Divorce ... - Debts and Creditors: Prenups vs. Divorce Decrees
When the two of you get divorced , what happens to the debts that have been racked up? As is so often the case in the law, the answer is: it depends. So let this Phoenix Divorce Lawyer help explain ... |
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